Inoperable 1972 Buick Riviera in Naperville IL

Discussion in '"Pay It Forward"' started by Jim68Skylark, Aug 8, 2004.

  1. Jim68Skylark

    Jim68Skylark Well-Known Member

    EDIT - THE CAR IS SPOKEN FOR.

    Gonna cut my losses.

    Thought I was getting a driver; but this is a "project" car all the way which can be driven once the mechanicals are straightened out.

    Learned once that if it doesn't make the ride home it is not worth the aggravation and use of resources in the long run.

    My loss your gain.

    Body needs alot of rust repair in rear quarters. Front quarters, trunnk and hood need some rust repair. Doors seem fine.

    Body is straight.

    Frame seems OK.

    Water pump bolt is broken off in block and needs to be machined out.

    Interior is excellent with just a small tear in driver side bench seat which is missing headrest.

    Brakes need work.

    Tires on regular black steel rims are shot as is spare.

    Ticking under passenger side valve cover.

    Has potential but I can get a Southern car for less than the cost to do this one.

    Am going to scrap it within next two weeks.

    IL title is on way to me so title can be turned over with no problem.

    Have to tow car as it is apart right now. Parts will be put in trunk.

    Car is in Pep Boys (yeah, I know, but they did try to help me out so I can only say good things about them at this point) lot at

    2936 W Ogden Ave
    Naperville IL 60540

    They are babysitting it for me while I am back home in NY and will junk it for me on my command.

    Contact me if you want it and I will arrrange for smooth pickup.

    TIA

    Don't let it go to scrap heap; although I would gladly pull the lever on crusher at this point.
     
    Last edited: Aug 15, 2004
  2. Stagedcoach71

    Stagedcoach71 Well-Known Member

    That is 10 minutes from my house. I drive by it every day.

    I need no more cars though.

    Good Luck with your situation.
     
  3. Stagedcoach71

    Stagedcoach71 Well-Known Member

    Post this on the Chicagolandbuick GSCA BB.
     
  4. 72 V Code

    72 V Code 71 72 GS GSX Fan

    Wish You Were Closer!

    Man,
    I wish you were closer i'd take that car off your hands.I'm all way down in Ky though,you're just to far out of my range.
    Don't guess we could leap frog it down here could we?:Do No:
    Jeff
    270-756-2428
     
  5. bop_connection

    bop_connection Well-Known Member

    Hi Jim,

    I will be happy to pick the car up in trade for some of my black 70 Riveria interior if i have anything you can use. I can pick the Riv up anytime this weekend just call me and it is gone from lot there in IL.

    call me anytime between 7am and 11pm this weekend or send me an email and let me know if the car has found a home or not.


    Thanks,
    Jason Hise
    B.O.P. Connection
    1-317-508-2336
    bop_connection@yahoo.com
     
  6. 71 custom lark

    71 custom lark Senior Board Member

    72 lark

    is the car GONE
     
  7. Jim68Skylark

    Jim68Skylark Well-Known Member

    Yes, the car is gone.
     
  8. Jim B.

    Jim B. Well-Known Member

    Jim I drove by there last week and saw it out there.Now the story makes sense as to why it was out there.Sorry for your loss
     

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